Shortly after the beginning of the protests against police brutality, many institutions tried to show their solidarity with the POC (person of color) community by posting black squares on their social media, or saying pretty much the same thing their…
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Jehad Choate
composer and sound designer
The two things you need to know about me is that I have always been a musician and a story-teller. Whether it is the films I score to or a concert piece, I am able to create sonically immersive worlds and recreate moments to honor your past, speak to your present, and bring excitement to your future.
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What Am I up to? This is the newest music I have independently released. Feel free to enjoy these sounds as you peruse through my site.
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What kind of millennial composer would I be if I didn't document my thoughts into a blog? Check my latest posts about being a composer, a California transplant, working on films, and other Jehad things that I get myself into.
Are my Music Degrees Worth It?
I am a film composer. I am a sound engineer, producer, and performer. I am a foley artist and a music supervisor when I need to be. I have managed to snag gigs both passion and paid in all of…
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Sound Guy Story: Russian Roulette
A couple months ago, I had the unique opportunity to work on a horror short with a simple premise that would rely heavily on sound production. Usually, I would tell you the story of how I learned how to use…
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Classi-fried
The hardest part about “coming up” in your industry is trying to find skill-specific work that is beneficial to both yourself and the people who hire you. Realistically, you are not going to find the ideal career in the daily…
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REAL Sound Operating
I have been a boom operator in a handful of projects since I moved to California. It’s the most physical form of expression as a sound guy in film, and it allows you the opportunity to meet great people and…
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The First Year is the Hardest
All of my friends who have built a foundation in Southern California have pretty much sang the same song to me. It has only been eleven months, and aside from the glorious amounts of rejection I’ve received occupationally in the…
Read moreBe A Patron of the Arts
The hardest part about being a composer is the financial strain of wondering where your next paycheck is going to materialize. Along with striving to create the best kind of art for people, it is a constant swim upstream to maintain approachability, timely execution, while paying bills. Think of this as a tip jar, every little bit helps.